Samsung was recently rumored to be preparing three new Windows Phone handsets this year, with two of them likely to run the Windows Phone 8 Apollo update. Now Samsung's Taiwan division has confirmed that the company plans to release at least one Windows Phone 8 handset as soon as October, the earliest that Microsoft might release the next-gen platform.
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Samsung leaks their Espresso line of tablets
This June we're likely to see a set of new Samsung tablets, these coming right after the Galaxy Tab 2 line with another 10-inch model and another 7-inch model as well. This set of tablets from Samsung is called "Espresso", this being a code name for whatever manufacturer decides on for a name at launch time. This information was leaked by FrAndroid in a 2012 roadmap for Samsung aside a tiny mention of their next flagship phone, the Samsung Galaxy S III.
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Galaxy S II on Vodafone gets ICS to users delight
Vodafone has come to terms with the software update that will bring all users of the Samsung Galaxy S II up to Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich this week. As all those using devices connected to mobile networks will tell you, it's either a pain or a blessing when a software update comes through - especially when it's Android. When it comes to Android ICS, the update is relatively simple, and as users of the Samsung line working with this update will tell you - it's worth the less than 5 minutes it'll take you to move on up.
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SlashGear Morning Wrap-Up: April 13, 2012
This morning we've got some lovely odd bits for you to take a peek at - wouldn't want to miss the morning rush! First as a reminder, be sure to check out our reviews of both the Samsung Galaxy Player 3.6 and the Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 7.0, new waves in the Samsung sea! Google's Project Glass has been mocked up by Google with prescription smarts intact. The HTC One V has had a launch date confirmed - get your pocketbooks out!
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Leaked photo is allegedly the Samsung Galaxy S III
A photo has been leaked online to the website called OPDA. According to the person who leaked the shot it's a slightly scrambled image of the Samsung Galaxy S III smartphone. The person who leaked the photo claims to be testing the device for Samsung. You can see from the image that the icons have been scrambled.
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Samsung: Full OLED TV details plus “premium range” reveal in August
Samsung will haul its OLED HDTV to IFA 2012 in late August, the company has confirmed, giving the 55-inch set its official launch along with a new, premium range of TVs. The OLED TV was first shown off at CES back in January 2012, with incredibly narrow bezels, a super-slim depth panel and, of course, the vivid colors and great contrast ratio that we’re used to from OLED screens. Samsung has been coy with pricing, though. Meanwhile, there’s also news on a cloud upgrade for AllShare.
Samsung admits 3D TV demand underwhelming
3D TV was supposed to be the HDTV industry's next "High Definition", the technology that encouraged existing owners to upgrade to a shiny new set. That, though, hasn't really happened Samsung admitted today: speaking at the IFA Global Press Conference, the Korean company confirmed that predictions for 2012 3D TV sales is just 30-percent across the industry, despite the lashings of hype.
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Samsung phone sales expected to overthrow Nokia
After 14 long years, it seems that Nokia might finally no longer be the leading manufacturer of cell phone handsets. There are very dire reports about where Nokia may be headed if it can't generate lasting enthusiasm, but this one may be one of the most severe about where the company stands right here and now. A Reuters poll of analysts from that Samsung is expected to have sold around 88 million handsets in the first quarter of 2012. Nokia, meanwhile, may have only sold around 83 million.
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SlashGear Evening Wrap-Up: April 12, 2012
Happy Thursday, everyone. Did you have a great day? Hopefully you said yes but even if you didn't, we have some technology news to put a smile on your face, especially if you're a Google stock holder - Google stock splits 2-for-1 to holder's glee. Also, remember that Sony SmartWatch that debuted yesterday? If not, get with the program because 1 million were sold in 28 hours. And finally, some good news for Kinect fams: Bethesda's Skyrim will see Kinect support later this month.
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Samsung Galaxy Player 3.6 Review
As the world finds itself in a frenzy looking for every smart product they can get their hands on, Samsung continues to move forward with a series of relatively low-cost media machines called Galaxy Players. Today we’re taking a peek at the Samsung Galaxy Player 3.6, a device which with its 3.6-inch display has Android 2.3 Gingerbread at your fingertips complete with wireless connections such as Bluetooth and Wi-fi set to have you working with the full gamut of Samsung and otherwise wireless-friendly connections. The screen resolution is relatively low compared to the high-grade Samsung smartphones out there, and the processor is sort of tiny – is it still enough to entice the masses?
Galaxy Tab 2 10.1 for the USA brings the $400 tablet to Samsung
It's time for Samsung to get a taste of the $399.99 tablet pricetag, especially now that the Apple iPad 2 is selling for that same price and still being produced to replenish stock on the regular. What with the tablet wars still very much going in Apple's favor, Samsung's strategy to create an Android slate in every conceivable shape and size seems to be sticking. The Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 10.1 joins the official USA release announcement team with the Galaxy Tab 2 7.0 we've completed a review of today - is this your new everyday all day tablet?
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Samsung Galaxy Player 4.2 ready for the USA
In a reveal that comes alongside the just-released Samsung Galaxy Player 3.6, here comes the Samsung Galaxy Player 4.2 with no monthly data fees, Gingerbread, and connections galore to the other devices you've got on hand. This device comes to the USA with a lovely low $199.99 price tag - this compared to the full price of the rest of the Galaxy S devices comparable to this one (complete with mobile data and monthly fees) being downright reasonable. What you've got here is Samsung's baby running an experience relatively close to what we've seen on Galaxy S II devices for software, Galaxy S devices for hardware, and more Bluetooth functionality than you'll be able to handle.
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